These observations document past conditions at a small and variable scale. They are not to be confused with an avalanche forecast. They come from a variety of sources. We can only vouch for the quality of those produced by the SAC forecasters and professional observers.
Date and time of observation or avalanche occurrence Location Media Observation made by
02/24/2010 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/24/2016 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
S side Ward Canyon

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Guide

Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
01/28/2014 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Emerald Bay

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/04/2017 - 17:00

Avalanche Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
Wind Slab Avalanche, 9100', NE aspect, 38 degrees.
Forecaster
01/14/2016 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/03/2018 - 09:00

Avalanche Observation
Powderhouse Bowl

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Crown and some debris.
Cracks extending from the crown, but slope below did not slide.
Professional Observer
02/05/2017 - 23:00

Avalanche Observation
Sunrise Bowl

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/12/2016 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
02/11/2017 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/15/2016 - 03:00

Avalanche Observation
Below the Cornice in Polaris Bowl

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
02/20/2017 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Natural storm slab, 46 degree slope, NE aspect, 7500'.
Avalanche debris running through trees.
Forecaster
04/03/2016 - 12:30

Avalanche Observation
Fireplug aka The Diamond

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
02/26/2017 - 11:15

Avalanche Observation
Echo Peak

Echo Summit Area
Small part of the cornice broke off  - far upper left of photo.
The debris made it over the next rollover.
Avalanche path.  I had noticed tracks in this area on my hike up.
Public
04/22/2010 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Proletariat

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/07/2010 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Jake's Peak

West Shore Area
Forecaster

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